Playing The FERRARI GAME!? Buying, Allocations and Collecting

[@TheDarkeVenomous]

Been watching you since I was in elementary school, and now I’m graduating high school! It’s been amazing to see how far you’ve come, here’s to more great successes in the future!

[@Shmee150]

Crazy! Thank you

[@gtaswfc4684]

So HOW are you able to buy all these cars .? Obviously all your subs/views/ads earn you lots but this is a multimillionaire collection..Are they all financed.?..would be an interesting vlog to make and explain...🤷

[@lordwes7362]

​@@Shmee150 It feels like the Aston GT8 has not been driven in a while so can u maybe make the next video on it plz

[@slpater1]

​@@gtaswfc4684 he's said previously there's a good bit of finance but he has run various businesses over time and has done investment consulting.

[@blastocistos]

@gta he’s explained that multiple times… not about his revenue but about the finances of buying these

[@chris.r.olsson]

I’ve been watching since the 12C (I was in middle school and now have a wife, 2 kids, and 2 dogs) and to watch you and your channel grow over the years and not see your character change is incredible. To watch you go from keeping a couple of cars in your apartment’s garage to a full blown showroom full of some of the best cars available today and then stay as humble and as transparent as you have is an amazing thing. Please don’t stop sharing these crazy experiences of yours!

[@tinshlong]

I miss that 675lt hardtop blue. That was the car to keep forever. What a thing it was. Looks better than anything in the stable. Amazing how much you’ve achieved and I wish you would buy that car back.

[@adamandersson9663]

Thissssss

[@stfu6397]

Not wrong

[@gcscr]

Not sure if Shmee is aiming towards the LaF replacement or the yellow F50 that is exhibition at the Ferrari museum 😜

[@mbal4052]

Without a doubt

[@MountainDewMe]

Of course I really hope a beautiful yellow F50 is a future shmeemobile but there are some other Ferraris I’d like to see him buy as well like a 430, 458 and 812 gts as well as something a little more classic. Hopefully those are the kind of things he is alluding to rather than just the new stuff down the line.

[@suckerz01520]

He definitely is, big things coming soon

[@Speednote10]

Cars like the LaF and its replacement are the ultimate big boy Ferrari's which are offered exclusively to the top tier of their VIP customers. Unfortunately for Tim there's no way he's on that list.

[@rai2u]

⁠@@Speednote10you don't really need to be those these days especially because the LaFerrari has ended prodution years ago and the way you can buy them is through 3rd-party dealers or owners themselves which doesn't require the blessings or allocation of Ferrari,exemption being ferrari dealers themselves selling used Laf's but I think you can get away with being a normal rich person also these days.

[@techtim123]

I’ve been watching this channel since the beginning and I can honestly say that this channel and the journeys you’ve put together have really opened my eyes to the possibilities and opportunities of this crazy car culture I love so much. We share the same name and I am very much a fan of the content all I can say is thank you for sharing your journey 🧡🙏🏾Not everything is to make sense sometimes things just happen because they were supposed to all along.

[@terminatedphil]

To all the Porsche dealers in the UK: It is time to step up, I wanna see some nice Porsches in Tim's Garage!

[@sammy674]

How is it possible that Mat Watson gets an GT3 RS (who never owns a Porsche before) and Schmee not...

[@duffydon1741]

Porsches don’t hold their value like Ferraris, they are great cars but do not hold the car prestige quite like Ferraris!!

[@lcofficial3084]

great, buying 20 Macans and 3 911s that are going to drop in value for a 3rs allocation...

[@blumpkin50]

@@duffydon1741 ferrari is getting boring. id rather see a Jesko

[@Mufc_Kenny]

​@@lcofficial3084 Which is not certain as a customer unfortunately found out after buy a few cars for his staff and family. Dealers are very limited with allocations.

[@williamrogercummings277]

Excellent, informative presentation. It gives us a path to follow into making the Supercar dream our reality. I appreciate this very much Tim.

[@blastocistos]

Thank you Tim for explaining in detail. I was one the ones that asked the question about having to play the game in the purosangue spec reveal video. It’s now much clearer and makes a lot more sense.

[@Vizmio34815]

I love your genuine honesty and down to earth personality. You embrace what it means to be a collector and I truly have enjoyed following your channel and watching you grow. I too have watched you from very early to now and it’s mind boggling how much you’ve achieved and been able to do. Dreams do come true with hard work and perseverance. Keep up the good work buddy. We all support you whatever you do😉

[@lovelehstuff]

I was team porsche over Ferrari but after this video and especially considering the growth of toxic porsche fanboys, Ferrari>Porsche

[@PS-tu2ds]

Your collection, for me, has never been better. Love the Fezzas. The 296 is just fire.

[@minanhaterd79]

the way how your passion for ferrari has been over the years is astonishing and totally real. i love your reviews, cant wait to see more, especially from the ferrari purosangue.

[@stevelee8437]

I love how you can go on and on about this hobby so eloquently. I share the same thoughts you had on the different brands. The Ferrari experience is just a little more direct with the brand. You get on the hamster wheel and you will be offered the new models. With Porsche and others, not really. I'm sad about Porsche especially because they make such great cars and have many interesting limited production models but good luck getting an allocation. Great to hear your authentic voice on this subject. Thx for sharing as always! Happy New Year!

[@callyk5678]

That makes a lot of sense now, I was one commenting on how many you HAD to buy to get the special one but the way you have explained it I understand now your reasoning 👍 My friend bought a 458 from the same dealer and he said the service was that good he upgraded to a 488 and now has a F8 tributo and is always getting invites to events and he won’t buy anything else other than Ferrari now

[@stevebrown3986]

Probably the best video yet. Love the comparisons and the genuine thoughts of the cars. More of these Schme

[@goldmartijn]

Following you for years now and I can say… you’re living my dream life! I’m really loving the growing Ferrari collection, because the brand has something special around it. Greeting from the Netherlands, a 28 y/o fan

[@jlaplante]

As a pushrod V8 guy, surprised how much I enjoy the sound of the 296, one of the better sounding 6 cylinders I’ve heard in recent years

[@ANathan123]

Honestly love the comeback Ferrari is having at the moment in terms of car design.

[@tonyquickpasta]

Thing is, there aren't many people that are happy for others, they always need to find something to put down someone who is doing well. Tim clearly doesn't flip or garage queen his cars, and if he is buying all these ferrari to get a limited one... its his money, his passion. We get to share his passion, he just pays for it ha ha! I hope everyone is enjoying the ferrari content and will enjoy the future content with any limited cars he gets. Great to see you're doing so well, it's a shame you need to justify yourself.

[@Car10121-s]

@@AB-80-Xthe irony.

[@resnonverba137]

That was very contradictory. Of course you played the 'Ferrari game' in order to get more special models.

[@resnonverba137]

@@AB-80-X I am fully aware of what was said, hence my comment. The rest of what you have written is irrelevant with regards to my comment. I suggest you listen to the upload again.

[@resnonverba137]

@@AB-80-X He has bought cars with the sole purpose of being offered special models, that is playing the game. The fact that he likes the cars is a bonus. Please keep up.

[@resnonverba137]

@@AB-80-X Don't be so naive. Tim is a businessman and I understand that perfectly well. He wants the special models for views, something different from the 'mundane' Ferraris that are featured on many channels. However much one likes the community etc, they are NOT getting the opportunity to purchase special versions without a buying history.

[@amarjit_singh_]

@@resnonverba137​​⁠It's completely Tim's decision, whether he's playing the game or not, doesn't matter. And it's not just Ferrari nowadays that plays this game but they are the one's that get pinpointed!

[@resnonverba137]

@@amarjit_singh_ Have I once said otherwise?

[@Mataeli]

Love your passion for the brand Tim and you sharing it with us. I wish you bests of luck to perhaps be able to buy a SP4 in the future

[@Shmee150]

Can't wait to see what that will be! Hey, you never know

[@RichardRatner.1972]

The 296 is very special Tim. Thanks so much for all your videos this year. They've been a joy to watch. Big love, Happy New Year, Richard U.K

[@kevletmein]

The other high level brands could and should learn a lot from this type of experience. Ferrari clearly do it better, less backhanded deals behind the scenes and a nicer, clearer ‘game’ so to speak. The customer needs to know where they’re heading, not ignored. Great video and a good insight into Porsche and McLaren too.

[@Hazeoflemons]

I agree! Definitely do it because you love it! I love how you have such a variety of cars. A lot of people may say why buy certain this or that because you have the step above it but it’s all the different experiences and sometimes a look just calls out to you and it’s nice to just look at the beauty of the lines in your garage. You have so many vehicles I would call a dream car maybe not everyone’s typical pick but you have amazing vehicles.

[@Footlamp]

Appreciate you having a real talk about the Ferrari experience and the car “game”. Your words about the cars and brands themselves though further confirms my desire and direction with Ferrari. Thank you.

[@550panerai5]

You’re a loyal Ferrari customer so you’ve earned the right to be offered a special version. Ferrari we different in that many dealerships are privately owned in UK so there is a familiarity with the team and a sense they treat you like family. Even me who has only bought two pre-owned cars; I still feel like a valued customer who they keep in touch with.

[@jamescusmano2690]

I'm a car guy as you but retired I live in Michigan USA . I found you sometime ago and love your content car guy forever keep up the great work

[@Matthew-ll9ke]

Interesting how this has changed so much in so little time. Go back to the Speciale and they were discounting them from retail just to shift the things. Even rolex back then, you could walk into any boutique and buy a steel Daytona. But now, completely different world. Highly likely to come back full circle though

[@SeanOw]

I remember watching you when you collected the 675LT Coupe, and now you have a beautiful barn full of awesome cars

[@V8supercharge]

I’m from Saudi Arabia and back in 2013 my good friend shipped his Ferrari 458 and headed to London for college and once he told me he saw Shmee and he was following us everywhere to make photo of my Ferrari and my other friends sport and supercars and now I can say Shmee beat them all ,Congratulations

[@Bmontepeque11]

I love all of your Ferraris Tim, but this 296? I ABSOLUTELY ADORE ❤️❤️❤️ It is just so pretty, so small, so dynamic, and that sound? It's amazing! Now, yes, you may be a hoarder (I am more of a minimalist since both my parents are hoarders so I know the stress of managing a lot of stuff), but that is a strength in you Tim 🧐 Can you imagine your channel if you only had 2 cars? 😂 I am so thankful for the fact you are a hoarder so I can have that much variety in your content ❤️ Also in terms of the Ferrari "game" I am with you! Listen man, game or no game, I love Ferraris, if I was rich I would just buy ALL OF THEM 🥰🥰

[@ozeskiman]

One of the more interesting videos you've done lately. You need a few older Ferraris in the garage, like Jaym. Start with a Maranello. Old school classic front engine V12. Happy New Year. 🎉

[@AngieMeadKing]

thank you for the comparison between the 2 Ferraris

[@AutomotiveAvocation]

It’s not the 296 that I think you forgot about… it’s the project cars! I want to see more of the Clio V6 and the 1M! (No complaints though! I’ve been loving the V12 Puro content!)

[@wysskevin-tt4vx]

I don't understand why people complain about how these car manufacturers choose the customers for selling their limited cars to... Of course they will offer their limited cars to the loyal and wealthy clients and from what Tim explained, the system Ferrari has, seems quite fair. Anyway, congratulations to the allocation for the SF90XX and your beautiful car line up. To be honest, i was never a big Ferrari fan, but they grow on me, first they look amazing and the history of Ferrari is quite impressive as well. For me your Ferrari line up makes sense, since you have 3 completely different engines in your Ferraris, so just from this, the experience is already so much different. I hope you'll be able to keep this line up for a long time and add the Roma and SF90XX to it instead having one replaced.

[@GURLALS]

Excited to see how you end up speccing your Sf90xx

[@Shmee150]

It'll be different, wait and see what I'm going for

[@danielmiller1462]

@@Shmee150please please please no dark blue or really any blue

[@hawkins2080]

i hope you go yellow@@Shmee150

[@all-caps3927]

@@danielmiller1462 pretty sure thats why he said 'it'll be different'. Don't think a blue is different on shmee's channel

[@willvaughn6.395]

@@Shmee150go all out That car is special and deserves a special spec Go crazy 😅

[@arcadeutopia3035]

It's interesting hearing your experience with Ferrari. Jay Leno constantly says how frustrating the order process is with Ferrari and how easy McLaren are to work with.

[@amarjit_singh_]

Everyone has a different opinion and experience.

[@arcadeutopia3035]

@AB-80-X A hundred percent 💯 👌

[@TheFakePseudonym]

The 296 is the one I would take of any of your current Ferraris. It’s such a special looking car, and by all accounts, unbelievable to drive. Also can’t beat a convertible.

[@derrecksmith7898]

Double edged sword! We love you for buying Tim a coolass car! Total let down because said car is actually a piece of ship!!!! Please show all the content on its repair/rebuild. I love you guys

[@kevinbeausoleil8104]

Scheme I agree with you 100%. I have an f8, GTS 812, 296 GTS on order and the purosangue on order. Went to Italy this fall to configure the purosangue. And it isn’t about “having to buy” it is more like loving to buy and then you find out that opens you up to more opportunities with the brand.

[@Shmee150]

Exactly! Nail on the head. And congratulations on a lovely collection

[@e50teric]

Well…sort of. As a collector with many Ferrari’s (currently a Classiche 308, Portofino M, Purosangue, F8, SF90 AF spider, 812 GTS, 296 GTS and SF90 XX coming) there is certainly truth to “having to buy.” To get VS and/or limited cars you HAVE to buy and hold cars. Tim knows his SF90 must be held until the XX arrives. So, while you buy because you love the brand…in order to collect, you have to buy what’s offered. But, the Ferrari experience is certainly addicting😉

[@D_D_L]

Your colour spec of the 296 grew on me, the colour now holds a special place in my mind like your previously owned McLaren Senna (sometimes I wish you never sold it).

[@paulrobertssydneyscubadive91]

Nice video, personally love the watching you grow the Ferrari collection. They are beautiful cars. Ignore the haters complaints every person watching these video's would love to be in this position.

[@kevinDG7]

From seeing your buy your first ferrari, the ff to the new 296. You deserve it to have the opportunity to grow a beautiful ferrari collection. Hope one day you get the opportunity to buy the next hyperferrari Tim. Might need a white ferrari to complete the colours . Red white and blue

[@cudgel_metal]

You dont need to explain yourself Tim. The vast majority of us watching are just happy to be living through you and finding out about a world we ll never know.

[@PureAsGold]

Another Tim Self defense video these are exhausting m8

[@karunnagraj8249]

What is he supposed to do? Just take the abuse?

[@chriswyman]

I’ve heard that you basically need to lose a million pounds on depreciation of your Ferraris to get into their properly exclusive stuff i.e. Laferrari, Monza SP1/SP2 etc. Think Tim will be super lucky to get a slot for the Laf replacement but he’s having a good go.

[@Car10121-s]

I think people just wanted clarity on the Porsche/ferrari purchases as a lot know how it works. Nothing wrong with getting your foot in the door, but I think there may be some you don’t really want to own just to get the more special stuff?

[@BlakieTT]

Wow, really liked that video. From my perspective though, I wish you'd keep the SF90 and sell the GTS. Ever since you first owned it, the SF90 Stradale just seemed to be **THE PERFECT** car (cept for storage space 😂).

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Should be an interesting watch

[@user-sk2pq2uq7t]

Great comments on ‘the game’ … I personally changed from a Porsche guy to a Ferrari guy … based on two things …. 1. It’s the passion and excitement of the brand …. Ferrari creates an excitement inside …. A passion …. Porsche is clinical but almost boringly perfect ….. but 2. ‘The game’…. All I wanted was a GT3 or GT3rs to drive … you know, to enjoy that perfection ….. but no …. Not a chance …. The Dealer Principle got the first one for his collection and the Rich ‘flippers’ got the others …. No doubt giving 1/2+the profit back to the dealership …. It stank ….. and my custom went elsewhere because of that ….. Funny thing is I’d have paid Porsche the flippers money for their amazing cars, but I’m not gonna line the flippers pockets !!! And just a shout out to……Ferrari Scuderia 16m …..honestly ….. best car Ferrari ever made … (except F40, F50, Enzo and 250) …… noise, handling, perfect power, analogue but modern, n/a, 499 worldwide, Schumacher inspired, steering and feel and my god …. That single clutch gearbox … it’s as fast as a duel clutch but the feel of a manual ……

[@ZondaUno]

I completely see where shmee is coming from and that’s also a reason Ferrari is in my top 3 brands I hope shmee gets a Laf, f50 or the Laf replacement but they do bring a huge tag and I would 100% understand if he wanted to keep the Zenvo longer great video shmee ❤

[@AP13P]

Lamborghini > Ferrari, all day every day.

[@LDN2205]

@@AP13PI know it’s crazy I rather a BMW over any ferrari if i had to choose between ferrari or lambo Im picking lamborghini all day

[@amarjit_singh_]

@@AP13PDon't be delusional. Ferrari was, is and always will be ahead and Ferrari >>>> Lamborghini! Compare their revenues, motorsport history, road car sales, etc. and you will have your answer!

[@ZondaUno]

@@AP13P I respect that everyone has a brand they love there’s definitely a reason you love Lamborghini same way I have a reason for loving Ferrari

[@MountainDewMe]

@@amarjit_singh_​​⁠​⁠​⁠if you just compare them by history and model range of course Ferrari wins everytime because Lamborghini has always had such a small lineup and a tough time growing economically till recently. However it’s not always just who is best, when you compare it car vs car that’s when personal preference can take hold and a lot of people just prefer the looks or feel of a Lamborghini over a Ferrari or vice versa.

[@f-natic]

I love Tim's affection to Ferrari (i cannot afford a Ferrari, hence the Porsche in my profile, i actually have a few of them)!!!! Finally The Man focuses on some real marques instead or fords..just awesome!!!

[@2POWERFUL]

Sooner or later, Shmee150 will be proudly be in the next batch of prospectives for the illustrious Ferrari Special Projects, then Ferrari Corsa Clienti program, along with David Lee.

[@LarsAgerbk]

I think the Shmuseum needs some classic cars. Too many modern similar cars.

[@keithhedley1392]

Would love to see a cosworth

[@SWR112]

I’d certainly have a few classics if I was Tim but I’m not and he’s into modern Cars more. I watch Harry’s garage and when he walks round some of the classic Auctions I’d take many over what Tim has because I just think some of the classic (Modern) are just more special. I’d swap all those Ferrari’s without question and I like that 296 without hesitation for a James Bond looking DB5. One of my favourite all time dream cars is a Ferrari 250 GT California if I was a billionaire 😂Even that’s probably outside Tim’s budget, he has fun driving different cars.

[@jordanhughes8351]

Shmee . Your smile makes me smile ! Your one lucky guy

[@andrewgiblin3468]

Very interesting comments you made on the Porsche vrs Ferrari customer relationship, that really surprised me!!

[@ronaldwilliford301]

Love Shmee car videos and road trips, especially America 🇺🇸 road trips! Just love them, logic is cars are cool and amazing!

[@gen2-x364]

An 812 would be a nice addition as well.

[@Shmee150]

It truly would...

[@Jens_Roadster]

812 GTS would be even more a nice addition.

[@coenschouwenburg5041]

Its already on order he reveales very soon 😅

[@MountainDewMe]

@@coenschouwenburg5041I thought he said he missed out on the 812 models so he is waiting for the replacement in a couple years but I may be wrong

[@Pereira111]

Yes definitely the 812 replacement

[@ArthurMorganX1]

Would love to see a Tailor made product in the collection Shmee

[@Shmee150]

Would love a Tailor Made allocation in future, that's something to look forward to

[@ArthurMorganX1]

@@Shmee150 How far could you take it technically with that kind of allocation? Would the XX be an impossibility?

[@Shmee150]

Tailor Made is when you can really go to town on the materials, bespoke liveries etc, so I couldn't do that on my XX

[@ArthurMorganX1]

@Shmee150 Either way i am really enjoying the Ferrari content your Puro is beautiful

[@julianthompson9824]

That’s a superb vlog video. Much prefer this actual Tim character! Ditch the alter-ego and just be you!

[@Bolek989]

Absolutely great and honest conversation Tim. Appreciate your hard work. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@KilimitiFrriuuu]

Since you mentioned carwow, you should go with some of your cars to drag race them with Mat.

[@all-caps3927]

He has done it in the past, but I don't think he's too keen on it anymore especially because CarWow have access to every car so why does it have to be his one?

[@CerberusTenshi]

​@@all-caps3927 Because Ferrari doesn't give out press cars. All the Ferraris Mat has raced were customer cars of people that lent the cars to him. He clarified that in an interview.

[@LDN2205]

@@CerberusTenshiso it don’t mean it HAS to be HIS cars

[@mattrussell250]

​@@CerberusTenshiFerrari have a press fleet like any other manufacturer. See them on the motorways fairly often - all with FNE plates (Ferrari Northern Europe).

[@mat4263]

He's done some stuff like that in the past, don't think it really performed well on his channels, most people aren't here to watch drag races. Also, in his previous video (the one right before this) he mentioned inviting Mat Watson over to the Shmuseum for some content

[@HammerRocks]

You've already got the allocation to the Ferrari SF90 XX. So no need to lay it ultra-thick that you love Ferraris. I'm sure they already know. Kidding. 😁😁 Congratulations again for getting an allocation to an exclusive Ferrari. Looking forward to your spec and pick up day.

[@wallyr.7854]

Tim, as always your YT channel is among the very best on the entire internet, I simply love it. But….now please don’t take offense to what I’m about to express and I also know all the Shmeebites out there may throw hate my way, but please hear me out as this is just one simple man’s opinion/view. Your collection is simply fantastic 👍🏻 However, none of your cars have a, “soul.” Now please allow me to explain. There is no other way to put it but to be blunt, I know you are a self-made man and for that I have the highest respect for you, but you have a rich boys collection. Basically most are modern cars, that are flawless, perfect and basically they drive you, you’re not really driving them. Don’t be offended, but if you don’t own at least 1 car that is at least 15 to 20 years old or even older, you’re just a passenger in your car. For a car to have a soul it needs to be one that has been around for a long time, 15, 20, 30, 40 even 50 years old. Cars that were around before you were even born!Sure the cars you have are exotic to look at, but they don’t have the history, style, beauty, imperfections, temperament and the patina of a classic car. As a true car aficionado that you are, you need at least 1 true classic in your collection. Something that really tugs the strings of your heart and soul when you drive it. Something that you just don’t flick a fancy carbon fiber paddle back to shift into gear something that when you’re done driving it you are exhausted because you drove it, It did not drive you! Just give it some thought, take on the challenge, purchase something older than anything else in your collection, much older and of course, worthy of the Shmee Collection…perhaps a classic Ferrari? 512BBi? Daytona? Or maybe a 355? 😉

[@jamespatrick1548]

A little different subject: who details your cars? I'm a big fan of maintaining (or trying to) flawless paint and all the products involved in doing so. I'm sure you don't do any of it yourself as it's very time consuming. Just curious.

[@andrewellis5092]

I still struggle to get my head round the concept of being classified as privileged to spend huge amounts of money on a new car. However, I do understand the reason that top marques want to stop people from taking advantage of limited supply and making money off them. It will be interesting to know if this changes with the move to alternative technologies, or makes 2nd hand prices even more extreme. The issue I have, and Jayem explained, is that many super cars and sought after models will become too expensive for the masses and will sit in garages appreciating, rather than being driven.

[@sphamandlamkhize8324]

I would love to see you driving that green Clio v6 someday Tim❤🔥🇿🇦

[@mathiasknudsen7557]

Great vid Shmee! Looking forward, to the Roma. It's going to be epic!

[@ClifTheYachtExpert]

Ferrari loves celebrities and now influences. Same with Lamborghini. Look how quickly Stradman got his Revuelto and Sterrato. Ferrari pushed the 812 GTS for Nico Leonard. Mercedes has worked with Tim numerous times and despite what Shmark150 says, I still think that Tim getting the GT Black Series was because he did a commercial for the reveal. But they c,aim they were treated like any other customer and never got a deal for the car and wasn't promised an allocation. We do know he was offered the 765LT. All the influences who were at the track day showing them off were offered allocation preferences. They could get cars first, but were limited as to the spec. Tim declined as did most influencers.

[@EA40]

I actually agree with Shmarc here. The commercial likely had nothing to do with the Black Series allocation. I think there were cooler reasons at play but I won't specify :) I wouldn't just say that Ferrari loves influencers. They just love people who put the brand in a good light. If Tim theoretical dedicated much of his channel to following and supporting Ferrari's racing efforts, he would also get some cool allocations.

[@supertuned4617]

I used to enjoy watching shmee but it just feels a bit repetitive with just one brand of car or shmee is sponsored by Ferrari to promote Ferrari I just hope he doesn’t lose a lot of his fans on this path he is going and I wish him best of luck for the future

[@Shmee150]

I'm not sponsored by Ferrari

[@kashv2500]

I was surprised when Mat from carwow was allocated a 992 GT3RS, iirc he hasnt bought a new Porsche prior to the RS...

[@MrTresto]

Great video. One point though, I think it's a bit hypocritical to compare your experience with Ferrari vs Porsche when: - you sold your GT3 nearly immediately, because you just didn't like it - same for the Taycan, got rid of it pretty fast - so basically you just really drove and enjoyed ONE Porsche, the cayman GT4, and that was a while ago. Whereas for Ferrari, you just like their cars more, got more, invested more in them, kept them more and did a bunch of miles in them too, including more expensive and fancy cars. You got a Purosangue, not a Cayenne GT. You got a FF, not a Panamera. You just got no relationship with Porsche. You don't like their 'regular' cars. And that's all fine to prefer Ferrari to Porsche. But go to a Porsche dealership vs a Ferrari dealership, as a normal person, and try to test drive any of their cars and see the difference...

[@rsgory893]

This was really insightful, thanks

[@yyeo3880]

Completely agreed with you, Tim was never a porsche guy. He went the route of ferraris or maybe Lamborghini as well due to the contents that he can make with these high-end exotics cars that viewers wanted to watch.

[@EA40]

Incorrect from the start. - The biggest reason he had to sell the GT3 was to make funds and garage space for the simultaneously incoming Ford GT and McLaren Senna. Both cars were delivered MONTHS ahead of schedule because the manufacturers wanted to avoid impending emissions regulation changes. (That scenario is a KZbinr nightmare btw.) The GT3 was supposed to stay in his garage for much longer than it did. He drove it too much to really make a case for flipping it. And btw, Tim confirmed this reasoning to me too. - There wasn't a case for the Taycan to stay. That was his purchased vehicle. EV interest was a bubble, and the market was a bubble too. The Mach-E team car is a press demo. - a Cayenne and Panamera has less content value unless you spec them REALLY high. But then you have much more depreciation to worry about. So no business case either. You don't have that depreciation to worry about with some of these Ferraris. It's not like Tim doesn't care. You already forgot how much he drove the 911 GT3 around the Nurburgring? He's the kind of client Porsche wants. Plus you see so many other people getting early allocations of GT cars only to try and flip them quickly after. It's not really fair. You gotta understand the business behind things and look at nuances better. Your comment was just filled with made-up assumptions.

[@EA40]

​@@yyeo3880viewers like 911 content too. If Tim was given a GT allocation, he could probably make good stuff again. Unfortunately his only GT allocation wasn't even in the UK.

[@gregorygalvin5357]

You did have to buy them, the happy byproduct is that you do enjoy them. It could easily be the other way round and you could not enjoy them but still have to buy them

[@gregklapsos3570]

When his going to get classic like a ferrari with 3 litre v12 columbo everything pretty much the same just slight design changes

[@davidtucker5432]

Tbf I think Ferrari are a lot more upfront about allocations, where Porsche seem to have major issues at the dealer level.

[@amarjit_singh_]

Precisely

[@ChoppyChof]

Nice to see you driving through my hometown.

[@isaacanderson7160]

Every dealership plays “the game” they have their top clients who have bought plenty of cars and were a pleasure to work with and so of course a business is going to reach out to these people first as they have treated them well in the past and it’s only respectful to offer your best customers the best stuff first 🤷🏼‍♂️ if you want a XX and aren’t close you can still get one, you’ll just have to pay the premium for it which is honestly less than buying all the cars that require you to get there in the first place

[@AndyWood71]

The 7 year free servicing at Ferrari also makes them nice to own.

[@blaakrose]

You definitely are a Ferrari enthusiast. I looked at your videos and 13 years now you have been making videos. Your videos and you have transformed. Your video quality now is top notch. You are so lively and knowledge of these cars is 2nd to none. Watching you is always informative and entertaining. The only person I have seen as knowledgeable about cars in general is @stevemagnante. He knows everything about old American cars. You know everything about Ferrari and Lamborghini.

[@kevincoombs7348]

My favourite current Fezza. Love small cars for UK roads and this is certainly a looker.

[@DANA-lx8cv]

Maybe the least used so far, but IMO, the best looking Ferrari of the bunch, and perhaps the best looking car, period, in the entire garage! To my eyes, with the exception perhaps of some Gordon Murray unobtainables or rare hypercars, the most visually appealing car on sale today.

[@NorthyNamey]

We knew you were playing the Ferrari game from the start

[@secretbrad9259]

Love this video! Honest and almost raw love it. I get the brand allocation thing but what about the mere mortal who maybe wins the lottery and can only ever buy one dream car to keep forever, that person can now not buy the ultimate dream car due to the brand embargo.

[@James-zl9jb]

Shmee is often imitated but never duplicated. Content and informative information is far superior to any other channel. Much respect!

[@Shmee150]

Thank you!

[@CerberusTenshi]

You are aware, that you don't need the vignette sticker in the windscreen anymore, don't you? You can get them fully digital. Not sure if the UK offers that, but the ADAC in Germany does. It doesn't cost extra, takes 5 minutes and you're immediately good to go. You can ask for the paper QR code, if you are not fully convinced, that the digital version works. I did that in 2018.

[@simonbishop6041]

Why do people go on about the haptic controls? Same controls in the Roma/sf90 etc and they follow the 'logic' of the F8/488/458 centric control layout, my 296 is awesome and I don't even register the haptics as it's the same control logic 🤷

[@joeysparacio7213]

Love your love of Ferrari! You’re living the dream!

[@MuhammadNiz007]

I would love to see you own a Ferrari F12 or 812.

[@jorehir]

Ferrari isn't missing a beat. All these cars are glorious, nearly perfect.

[@horizinetravels168]

Tim this was a great informative video . I love the way you took time to explain the Ferrari relationship , sorry for how Porsche ghosted you and McLaren kinda made you feel the way you did . When I look at collections like David Lee I think being a Ferrari collector is a cool thing they have great stories on all their cars and hey it’s an exclusive brand most people in the world will never get to buy . Perspective matters and I’m glad you explained your own end of it . Looking forward to your Ferrari stories maybe one day I’ll buy my first Ferrari . Thanks for the motivation Tim .

[@fbboringstuff]

Lee famously buys his collection secondhand to avoid all the politics of getting such cars from allocation

[@richtaylor2129]

Love the spec of your Ferraris Tim. Cannot wait to see your spec for your SF90XX & Roma Spider

[@alanhastings134]

Shmee, I know it might seem old school, (living in Australia, we obviously don't get to see your cars or you in person) so how about producing a "coffee table" book of your story, your cars, the why and how etc. there is 2 Australian guys, Mighty Car Mods, who did that a few years ago and I sense was very successful.

[@gms03sbd3]

I do really like much more the looks of the Purosangue and the SF90 (may be the spec) for what I’ve hear the 296 should be the one i like most the driving.

[@BitterCarGuy]

Well explained. But since I'm a man of poverty, I don't think I would buy an exotic with hybrid engine. The main manufacturers seem to be doing well in that area.

[@vishwajeetpatil9740]

Just disappointed with new ferrari designs because how different and less attractive they look than iconic ferraris

[@ArthurMorganX1]

Would love to see a return of the FFT series

[@chevy87blue1]

The Dino in person has to be the most beautiful car I've seen

[@Shoultes]

this is my absolute dream.to work my way up through the Ferrari ranks.i can only hope someday I can do exactly what SHMee is doing here.also with Porsche.

[@madalex26]

So what I have gathered from Tim, is that if he buys enough Ferraris he will get an allocation but it also comes down to money I think. It seems Tim tried that tactic with McLaren and Porsche and they said no it's not all about money, we need a relationship with you.

[@aaronmills4238]

Does Shmee still have the Senna